Del Seoul
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2568 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614 b/t Deming Pl & Wrightwood Ave
Lincoln Park - Get Directions
- Phone number (773) 248-4227
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Business website delseoul.com
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“The kalbi tacos, the shrimp tacos, the kimchi fries, the rib plates--everything here is simply spectacular.” in 451 reviews
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“Kimchi Fries, Sesame shrimp tacos, korean short rib taco, fish tacos...yummm Messy yummy food.” in 340 reviews
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“John the server helped me try the assortment of tacos: Fish, BBQ Pork, and Steak. ....” in 102 reviews
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- Caleb P.
- Wheaton, IL
- 26 friends
- 13 reviews
8/10/2015
I'm a huge fan of Korean food and any type of Asian fusion. I have been here 4 times now, I figured it's time to write a review. The vibe is great, love the atmosphere, everyone is generally very friendly.
BUT THE FOOD... phenomenal. The shrimp tacos, kalbi tacos, kalbi poutine, and chicken wings are my usual and I'll say they never disappoint. All the dishes are perfectly balanced with sweet and spiciness.. wash it all down with a cold Lagunitas IPA- perfection.
Definitely a must try. Enjoy! -
- Lauren N.
- Charlottesville, VA
- 33 friends
- 6 reviews
8/10/2015
What a great way to spice up tacos!
I ordered the blackened tofu and shrimp tacos. Both were jam packed with flavor and left my taste buds very satisfied! The tofu taco was especially good, while the shrimp was decent - not very fresh and I wasn't personally a fan of the aioli sauce it was dipped in..a little to creamy for my taste. But overall, all ingredients in both tacos worked together pleasingly well!
Only had two tacos and I was full (usually I'll order 3-4)..my meal came out to ~$7 which is a great deal.
I did not have anything other than tacos but dad was also highly satisfied with his tofu hotpot.
Order at the register and your meal is delivered to you. Pretty quick service and easy enough.
Happy that I live close by to this place. I'm sure I'll frequent it a lot!-
Shrimp and tofu tacos (top and bottom respectively)Shrimp and tofu tacos (top and bottom respectively)
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- Kathy N.
- Fort Wayne, IN
- 5 friends
- 28 reviews
8/9/2015
I'm a huge fan of tacos and Korean food so this Asian fusion place fit to my liking. It has a comfy, hippy feel to it and the food is authentic. I got the spicy shrimp and kalbi tacos which I think are the two best. The spicy shrimp wasn't spicy, but tasted a little sweet.
I would recommend getting the tacos at this place. -
8/9/2015
1 check-inScrew everything else. Get the Fish Tacos with sambal. OMG
Such a great find! Being from California, I have high expectations of Korean-Mexican fusion. I miss my beloved Kogi Truck, so Del Seoul was able to fill that small void in my heart with their amazing tacos. At around $3 - $5 depending on the taco, you get a very solid meal with all the right fixings.
However, I can't say enough how delicious the FISH TACO was. It completely overshadowed the bulgolgi and kalbi tacos I ordered, which were fine, but irrelevant compared to the fish. There aren't a lot of places that use sambal as an ingredient, so you are in for a treat. This Southeast Asian chili paste will make you go woot woot, and the taco is where it's at.
Seriously, I am getting hungry just thinking about this damn taco. -
8/5/2015 Updated review
3 check-insAll about the korean tacos. The shrimp taco remains the star, over the kalbi taco. Honestly, I'd recommend one to order shrimp tacos with kalbi poutine fries. Soooo yummy. It's the perfect sweet, savory, creamy combination. I dabble with sriracha, of course.
I keep meaning to try other K-fare, like the dumplings, and bibimbop... but really, when I think of this spot, I think of a quick, delicious bite. Not a lengthy sitdown spot, especially considering most seating is chairs only. I like booths and cushy seats for chatty dinner dates.
They cater to the clientele in the area, offering a selection of beer and wine to pair with K-food goodness. You can have stuff from pinot noir, to soda, to a Vandermill's apply raspberry cider. I feel like food quality does suffer if you happen to come in during prime dinner time, or a rush. A line can swiftly build, but I think this spot generally handles service well.
Well worth a try! I still have to give it a 5 because I haven't found a place like it that could replace it.I love how they've remodeled! so much spacier and more enjoyable to eat at. My friends and I… I love how they've remodeled! so much spacier and more enjoyable to eat at. My friends and I routinely go on cupcake adventures... but with all the sweets, we needed some real eats and I suggested this spot.6/23/2011 Previous review
Great spot to have a small bite, but it's still super tasty. The kalbi taco is definitely the winner (of course with a splash of sriracha). Tried the panko breaded shrimp taco and was pretty good too, but the breading gets a little soggy and loses its crunch.
Still. I so love it. A little different, but sooo awesome. great for bringin friends from out of town or if you just happen to be in the area. Read morekorean tacos? whaaaat?!?!!6/18/2011 Previous review
But i was amazed. pretty damn good. i think imma learn to love a little… korean tacos? whaaaat?!?!!
But i was amazed. pretty damn good. i think imma learn to love a little siracha on my tacos from now on. But yummy, filling, delicious.... ugh i need to go back. The kalbi was very good. We also tried the dumplings, which were also pretty good! ( i know, i know... kinda weird. dumplings n tacos.) but try it!! The bibimbop is what i'll def have to try next time.
this is a pretty cool spot to check out (and cupcakes from molly's for dessert of course!).
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7/2/2015
1 check-inKorean fusion, Del Seoul just didn't capture my soul.
After booking my visit to Chicago, I knew that I would have to look up all the must eats in Chicago. Frequently I found the tacos and the poutine to be some of the highly recommended dishes to try at Del Seoul. So I bookmarked it and set off to try Korean fusion (something I've never had before!).
It was actually pretty crowded when I arrived, but we were able to get a table. You order at the front and then seat yourself. The food will be brought out to you. Utensils and napkins are found in the right hand corner, and you also bus your own table afterwards.
I ordered the shrimp taco, kalbi taco and the street dumplings. The street dumplings are a popular item here because of it's 100 year old recipe. I didn't get the kalbi poutine, but I probably should have.
The food came out promptly and I was pretty excited to try Korean tacos. The shrimp taco was amazing! It was dripping in sauce so just be aware that eating these tacos won't leave you looking like a beauty. I just loved how plump the shrimp was and the sauce that they had used. The veggies add a nice little crunch and of course the soft tortilla makes the greatest vessel. Now the kalbi tacos were the ones that got the most hype on some of the food websites I looked at. Unfortunately, it just didn't do it for me. Now I love KBBQ and kalbi is a must have. But I just didn't feel like the kalbi was shining very much in the taco. It really just tasted like julienned kalbi and tortilla. It tastes fine - just not outstanding.
Now came the 100 year old recipe of street dumplings. It comes in a little steamer and there are 8 plump little dumplings that come with soy sauce. I was pretty excited since it's a customer favorite but was left wondering why this was a fan favorite. These dumplings were cooked perfectly and the filling was meaty but it just tasted like a steamed dumpling to me. I didn't feel myself saying "Mm! These are so amazing!" I really felt like I could have gone without. None the less, dumplings are dumplings so they were still pretty good to eat. I just thought I would be more amazed since it's such an old recipe and raved about.
All in all, I could see Korean fusion work if done right. I didn't feel like my experience here shined through. It was still a good place to get a bite to eat with a bit of comfort to it. -
- Katrina L.
- Litchfield Park, AZ
- 279 friends
- 76 reviews
- Elite ’15
7/27/2015
1 check-inI think the best food that I've had on my Chicago trip was in Del Seoul! My favorite was their famous K-town Chicken wings. It was a bit spicy for me but there's so much flavor in it. The sauce was made with sweet soy chili and garlic glaze... Oh my.. Thinking about it makes me drool already. We also tried their famous kimchi fries, it was awesome! My friend told me that the beer that he ordered was good, probably it complimented the flavor of the wings.
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6/14/2015
1 check-inWalked here after visiting the Lincoln Park zoo and was pretty hungry. I thought it was a sit down restaurant, but you order at the counter, get a number and they bring your food out to you.
I ordered the street style dumplings and the ktown chicken wings. The chicken wings are glazed in a thick sweet chilli sauce that was pretty spicy. I had to brush off some of the spice flakes. But they were really good, and the addicting spicy where you had to keep eating it. The dumplings were on the doughy side, but the filling was just so so. However I loved how they were served on top of the boiled tops.
overall, a great chill spot for some korean food! -
- Melissa G.
- Gurnee, IL
- 40 friends
- 25 reviews
7/19/2015
Del Seoul has got to be one of my most absolute favorite places! I've been here more than a couple times and it never fails to leave me satisfied!
The area it's located in is perfect. There's a wide variety of food and shops all around. If you want dessert afterwards, Molly's cupcakes is literally a couple shops down. You could even make the hike to the corner for some Snow Dragon Shaved Ice if you wanted! Anyways, Del Seoul is a pretty chill place with chill music. You just order and sit anywhere you like. It's never been packed when I've gone, and food comes out really fast. The workers are always super friendly and patient.
On the last visit, I had the kalbi taco and the shrimp taco. I always get the shrimp taco so I'd highly recommend that. You'd think the kalbi taco would be more flavorful, but in my opinion it isn't (and I love kalbi). I had the kimchi fries, but for a couple dollars more you could get the kalbi poutine. I prefer the poutine over the kimchi fries but both are good nonetheless (although a little heavy). And when I'm really hungry, I almost always get the bulgogi bento box. I don't usually get bulgogi when I go to a Korean restaurant but for some reason, it's really good here. It comes with a small salad and some rice.
Everything on the menu is so affordable and you can get a lot of food for not much at all. For some reason, I tend to overspend when I come here. Don't be afraid to try anything new because everything I've had from here has been on point. Even though there are a lot of restaurants around this area, I'm always down for some Del Seoul! -
7/28/2015
1 check-inBoy oh Boy! Everything I ordered here was indubitably delicious! From the delicately battered fish tacos to the perfectly seasoned kimchi fries! The flavors formed a beautiful medley for every mouthful.
The Sambal Fish Taco was probably my favorite item here. The Sambal Aoli the taco was dressed with really added an extra kick to each bite. The Bulgogi Bahn Mi however was lacking some heat. It would have been a bit more enjoyable if it had a couple of slices of jalapenos. The Kimchi Fries were bomb.com! I love that they didn't skimp on any of the sauces, spices, or meat. -
5/25/2015
2 check-insThe sesame-chili shrimp taco ($2.99) is advertised as their best taco.
It is. It's a perfect mix of crunchy lettuce in soft tortillas keeping the sweet and spicy shrimp company. Yummmmmm.
Also worth your notice? All the other tacos. My youngest enjoyed the kalbi tacos because they involved his favorite meat without the bones. The kimchi fries are also worth every calorie. I would prefer spicier kimchi, but I can't completely reject the blend of kimchi, tender pork belly, green onions ON TOP OF HOT FRIES!!!
We also had the dumplings and kalbi bento box. Both good, but not the best we've had because homemade Korean always takes the cake. However, if you have a pickier eater you won't go wrong with these two items. -
5/28/2015
1 check-inListed in Chicago!I can't say I've ever had Korean BBQ tacos so this place definitely piqued my interest. Food was decent, but didn't blow me away. I had the shrimp taco (advertised as their best) and spicy pork BBQ taco. I'm not too sure why the shrimp is considered their best because all I tasted was the tortilla and the lettuce thrown on top. The shrimp is noticeably flavorless. The pork was better.
However, the star of the show is definitely the kalbi poutine! I was drooling the second I laid eyes on this beauty. The fries were perfectly done and had just the right amount of onions, scallions and tender kalbi!! They could have easily just thrown on a few pieces of kalbi, but I was so happy they didn't skimp on the meat! I was fighting off my friend so I could have more.
If I lived in Chicago, I know I would come back for more. When I left, I was pretty full but that didn't stop me from eyeing the delicious looking bento boxes other people ordered. -
4/26/2015
1 check-inKIMCHI FRIES! This is my favorite new discovery all year. Fries, kimchi, pork belly, melted cheddar and jack, sour cream, and scallions. Holy shit. I've fallen in love with Korean Fusion fries.
This place was on my hit list for this Chicago trip. When we approached the entrance of the place the door threw me off. The little weather shield things were annoying to get through the front door. Inside the restaurant was pretty empty aside from two tables with customers, that was a little worrisome, but it was only 4pm.
Looked like a pretty laid back place. You order at the counter, take a number, and grab a table. We went with the kimchi fries, and one sesame-chili shrimp taco to share, and a couple of beers, $21, not bad.
My boyfriend tried the fries first, he said he didn't want to comment on it until I tried it for myself. Judging by how many times he went back to scoop more into his mouth, I knew it was good. It was insanely good, the kimchi did not overpower at all. Try this shit.
The taco was damn good too. There was an explosion of flavor for such a small little thang. Warm, tasty corn tortilla. The shrimp were panko crusted, I think I would have liked it better just sautéed.
Customer service was fine, not over the top, but friendly enough. I felt like the restaurant, although trendy, looked a bit tired. Aside from that though, the food was exceptional. Take your ass to this place. They do fusion right! -
- Julia L.
- Morton Grove, IL
- 11 friends
- 15 reviews
7/4/2015
Yesterday I tried this place as a late lunch after a day at the Shedd. My friends always talk about here and compare it to Bop n Grill, so I thought i would give it a try!
My sister ordered some type of fish taco and Kalbi taco. She seemed to like it! There were veggies on top of each with a nice mustard-like sauce on the fish taco.
My uncle ordered the shrimp taco, BBQ taco and kalbi taco. They all looked great and we're just the right portions.
However, I wouldn't say they are the best tacos in all of Chicago. They're easy to make, the tastes are all very unique and fun because of the fusion, but they're not incredibly fancy or anything. If you've never had Korean food, or tacos, or Korean food in tacos, I'm sure these will definitely excite your taste buds.
I ordered the bulgogi bahn mi and that was super yummy. The bread was a bit hard/crispier than others but it was fine. The bulgogi was marinated well and the jalapeños were no joke - definitely some real spiciness there. I wish they would've added a bit more meat in the sandwich though.
We also shared one order of kimchi fries - it's basically cheese, stirfried kimchi, French fries and basic seasoning. I enjoyed them, but I have to say that Bop n Grill's kimchi fries are way better.
It was a fun place to try - definitely one that deserves to be on the list, but it's more like although I wouldn't mind coming back, I'd rather hit bop n grill. -
7/6/2015
Listed in TACOSDel Seoul is amazing and I have been here way too frequently despite living in Hyde Park. It's a little pricey for what it is, but I never regret the purchases once I'm eating the food. They really hit the nail on the head for fusion food in Chicago. The shrimp tacos are hands down my favorite item on the menu - a must order for anyone coming to Del Seoul. The Kalbi poutine fries are what dreams are made of - perfect to share, or to eat all by yourself. Their entire menu is delicious but I beg you: get the shrimp taco.
It's one of those places where you order at a counter and sit down to eat, so it's fairly relaxed and generally pretty busy. You usually don't have to wait for a seat, however. -
6/2/2015
1 check-inThe food here is awesome! We got sambal fish tacos and sesame-chili shrimp tacos. I like the shrimp one better. The fish and shrimp are fried with a bread shell outside, very tasty! The spicy tofu hotpot is good too but not that unique. It taste like usually tofu dish, but I do like the combination of soup, seafood, and tofu in one pot.
Kimchi Fries is a must try! The sourcream and sautéed kimchi fully covered the usually greesy taste of French fries. I couldn't stop eating them:)
I didn't give a five star b/c of the environment. The place is really small and crowded. It's hard to walk though the tables...and you can definitely hear every word from the neighboring table conversation indeed... -
- Shantel T.
- Detroit, MI
- 47 friends
- 63 reviews
- Elite ’15
4/24/2015
Another staple.
I've had the fish, kalbi, and shrimp tacos. The sesame-chili shrimp tacos are my favorite. The kimchi fried rice is good, too. Kalbi poutine is delicious and good for sharing. I like their seasoned fries, too, but I consider that an individual serving. Hey, I love my fries. -
6/21/2015
After ordering my food, the song Forever Young by Rush was playing and they had me right there. That was a pretty popular new wave song back in the 80s when all the Asians were so into new wave music. The music just hit the right tone.
As for the food, I ordered a tofu, fish, and shrimp taco. Everything was tasty. There wasn't one I liked better than the other. I mean, it was pretty creative. I knew how he made the secret slaw, it's a Korean way of dressing up lettuce as a banchan dish which I thought was clever. It went really well with the shrimp. As for the the fish, it was the freshest piece of filet that I tasted. Lastly, I left the tofu for last and thought I would like it the least but I was wrong. It was just as tasty in this green sauce they whipped up along to go with it. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and am so happy they're near my apartment. Love their food. -
4/9/2015
1 check-inFrom a foodie's perspective, I would say the taste of food was worth three (3) stars. Nevertheless, the chic and coolness factors were a solid four (4)-star quality.
Before commencing on my review, I would like to ask you yelpers one thing. Let's say that you are taking a walk on the street, and you see an Asian person passing by you. Can you tell whether that person is Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, or some other unusual mixture of oriental heritages? I can tell about 95% of time because I work in a retail environment, and I see more than 200 people per day in average. In other words, I can profile people well because I can distinguish manners, gestures, and speeches among different races and ethnicities.
Food at Del Seoul, to me, is similar to a mixed child coming from a Korean dad and a Japanese-Vietnamese mom. The entire family happens to live either in America or in Mexico. Does that make any sense at all? You can shout out "NO" and I wouldn't be offended.
From what I have observed, they serve pan-Asian style food with a strong Korean emphasis. With that being said, one shouldn't get too caught up with the authenticity of the food because pan-Asian cuisines are consisted of multiple origins. To be honest, it's difficult to judge food like what I had this evening because I don't have anything to be based on.
I had the bulgogi bento box, and hubby had the hot stone bimbibap. They do have lots of vegetarian-friendly items, if meat isn't going to tickle your fancy.
My bulgogi slices were tender, but the entire dish was a bit sweet for my palette. I noticed hubby was quite diggin' the bimbibap he ordered. The sauce also had a sweet undertone.
I would say the food here has the city of Chicago "chic" factor. The service we received was very friendly considering it's a "counter-service" type of establishment.
Overall, it's the right type of restaurant that matches to the neighborhood demographics (Lincoln Park). I say it's also slightly pricer than a fast-food restaurant but less expensive than most full-service restaurants in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. We spent $29 and some change for two (2) entrees and two (2) fountain pops. That's why Del Seoul has its own "niche" to rise above among other local restaurant businesses in the city of Chicago.
Hubby has come here twice already! He's Italian, English, Irish, and Croatian, but I bet his tongue, stomach, and intestines were "borrowed" from an Asian man because he has too much love for Asian food! For the sake of his happiness, we will be back. -
4/18/2015
Listed in Favorite Korean RestaurantsI dropped in on a lovely Chicago spring afternoon Saturday. Kind of off hours so it was not too packed around 4pm.
Del Seoul is fusion korean food which I think is a happening trend that is sure to stick around. The complex flavors of sweet, sour and savory are all present with many of the dishes.
Casual atmosphere where you order at a counter with video boards displaying the menu, then get a number. You could have a beer or sample some Asian soft drinks as well as the typical Coca Cola help yourself fountain.
I've previously tried their burrito and the korean poutine fries, I enjoyed every bite. The bento boxes seemed like a very generous portion of food - it should have filled me even in my college days when the motto was to consume mass quantity.
I was walking by, looking for a snack. Just was gonna order the fries with aioili, but I accepted the upsell challenge and went for the kimchee fries. Del Seoul even sells their own jars of the fermented korean cabbage. The kimchee had bits of pork belly and some crema cheese which was a great combination. Texture of the fries was good and crisp as required.
The portion was a bit disappointing though, figured I'd get a slightly larger portion for $6.95, but hey taste was there!
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6/24/2015
Super super good! Great tacos with a little bit of flare but not over the top with weird toppings. It's supposed to be fast casual but everything looked so good we had to sit down and look at a menu for a couple minutes before going up to order. We had a few tacos- chicken, pork, & fish and steamed dumpling everything was fantastic and came out quickly. The pork taco was my favorite super flavorful and the meat was cooked just right. The fish was heavily battered but still good and I loved that it was haddock rather than tilapia which you normally find in the Midwest. Tacos are my absolute favorite food and Korean BBQ tacos are no exceptions. This place is an absolute must try for taco lovers!
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Fish, BBQ pork, BBQ chicken. All delicious you can't go wrong with any of them!Fish, BBQ pork, BBQ chicken. All delicious you can't go wrong with any of them!
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- Patrick M.
- Chicago, IL
- 9 friends
- 106 reviews
- Elite ’15
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- Rachael N.
- Chicago, IL
- 63 friends
- 33 reviews
- Elite ’15
4/13/2015
6 check-insDel Seoul blew our minds last night. I'm literally picking my new apartment based on its proximity to this restaurant. If you think I am exaggerating, you either haven't been or you ordered the wrong thing. Or you're just delusional.
I've been a pescatarian for 5 years, but I can't resist a good chicken wing. Usually, I taste one and I'm like "eh, not as good as I remember." This one I tried and was like "THIS IS ALL I WANT TO EAT FOREVER." Seriously, out of this world. Spicy, sweet, sticky and perfectly crispy on the outside and very moist on the inside. Amazing.
The shrimp taco though stole the show for me. It was the PERFECT taco. The fish taco was delicious as well. A nice hunky piece of fish that resembled a twinkie and was so moist and fresh. All the food was fresh and hot which is also really wonderful.
MUST gets (in descending order of MUST get-ness): 1.) Sesame chili shrimp taco, 2.) K-town chicken wings, 3.) Sambal fish taco
Total cost of 4 tacos & wings: $28
Other things to note: This isn't a waiter service restaurant. I didn't know that before I went in. But, NO complaints here--just makes it more comfy when I go here by myself every day once I move. -
5/26/2015
My last Chicago review, au revoir Chicago! My friend suggested this place for my farewell lunch. Loved the shrimp tacos, forget about the others (I also tried the short rib tacos, but they paled in comparison to the shrimp). Had a taste of my friend's dumplings, but I'm not a fan of dumplings in the first place and these tasted a bit dry to me, lacked flavor and seemed a bit bland. You must get the poutine!!! It's heavenly and has a ton of meat...melt in your mouth deliciousness! I was not expecting one of the best poutines I've ever had to come out of a Korean taco place, but pleasantly surprised. I would totally come back and order just shrimp tacos and poutine and stuff myself silly. Great, friendly service too.
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- Shannon K.
- Florence, Italy
- 2 friends
- 3 reviews
8/13/2015
I absolutely love this place. It's a great place for college students because you don't have to worry about splitting the check-- instead you order and your food is served to you. The Kalbi poutine is probably the best item on the menu, but I also love their banh mi. Anything you get here is sure to be good!
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7/22/2015
I am from Michigan - some friends who live in the city had us try Del Seoul while there for a weekend and now I crave them! I had the chili shrimp, kalbi, and pork tacos. The slaw adds an awesome crunch and the meat is full of flavor. We ordered kimchi fried rice to split - which was not exceptional, due to the overcooked egg on top. However, for the tacos alone this place gets 5 stars. Will frequent this place every time i'm in Chicago.
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5/27/2015
One of my favorite places to go in Lincoln Park! This is a casual korean fusion affair, and if you come expecting this you will be happy.
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I always order a shrimp and kalbi taco with gamja fries on the side. The beef is very flavorful and compliments the crisp and refreshing slaw on top. Likewise for the shrimp, which is deep fried in a batter with a tangy aioli. Fries are normal, but the seasoning makes it a tad bit different.
This is a great place after a day at the zoo. You can pair the place with Molly's Cupcake right on the block for perfect dessert to compliment Del Seoul! -
- Vrati D.
- Chicago, IL
- 160 friends
- 120 reviews
7/27/2015
1 check-inBEST TOFU TACOS EVER! The sauce that they put on the taco is AMAZING and the veggies are super refreshing with the blackened tofu. The vegetarian hot bowl is also good, but go easy with the red sauce. It is really potent.
I don't pass out 5 stars often, but this is well deserved! -
5/7/2015
2 check-insI've been to Del Seoul twice now - the first was on St. Patty's Day when they were slammed and they basically forgot my order. Which was the shrimp bahn mi, and when it did finally come it was delicious. The second time, I ordered the k-town wings with sticky rice and kimchi. WOW am I glad I came back! Highly recommended.
Seating is first come, first served and really casual. You order at the counter and they bring it out to you. You get your own drinks, and bus your own table at the end of the meal. If you need anything else though, service is pretty friendly. -
- Damian G.
- Chicago, IL
- 0 friends
- 1 review
8/10/2015
I've been stuck on Asian fusion lately so Del Seoul was a must try. Might I say, it was pretty damn yummy. I ordered wings, tacos, and kimchi fries, and nothing disappointed. The wings were juicy and that sauce was tasty with just the right amount of kick. The fish, kalbi, and tofu tacos were all amazing (not crazy on tofu but one of the employees recommended it so I said screw it and took it on. lots of flavor, thanks dude!) the kimchi fries were great but I was sold on the wings and tacos. All the staff was very friendly and accommodating. I will definitely be back again!
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5/3/2015
1 check-inOverall: Lunch Review: Fantastic food at a reasonable price, Del Seoul is a great lunch or takeout or quick dinner option.
The good: The food is fantastic. Lots of tacos to choose from and great tasting meats and toppings. The bipimbop is also fantastic. I'm sure all the other offerings are great as well. Serves beer. The atmosphere is clean and the music was trendy.
The bad: Not much, the restaurant was a little cold.
Atmosphere: 9/10
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1/17/2015
2 check-insI've got a thing for fish tacos. Blackened. Grilled. Tempura. You name it. There's just something so delicious about a light and well-cooked piece of fish wrapped in a soft tortilla and loaded with zesty aioli and plenty of crisp lettuces.
But Del Seoul broadened my seafood taco horizons. Here, my heart belongs to the Sesame-Chili Shrimp Taco. Hand-battered panko shrimp is piled into a warm white corn tortilla along with toasted sesames, cilantro-onion relish, slaw and sesame-chili aioli. It's sweet and spicy, soft and crunchy and perfectly chewy all at once. Above all, though, it's just really fulfilling - the best taco I've ever had.
Prices are reasonable, the atmosphere is relaxed and the menu includes an array of Korean-fusion street foods making Del Seoul a fitting choice for Taco Tuesday or any other day of the week.-
Sesame-Chili Shrimp, Sambal Fish and Blackened Tofu tacos (l to r)Sesame-Chili Shrimp, Sambal Fish and Blackened Tofu tacos (l to r)
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- F F.
- Chicago, IL
- 4 friends
- 2 reviews
7/30/2015
The food here is solid for the price. The best thing off the menu is the bulgogi bibimbap but the recently featured spicy chicken platter is not far off at all at second.
Its a casual joint but the service is really fast and efficient, rarely any mistakes in the time I've been a regular. -
12/10/2014
1 check-inListed in Chicago Asian, BBQNot to be confused with the early 90's hip hop group, Del Soul drops the hits on the Koren food front, and Me, Myself, and I youtube.com/watch?v=FJEz… are absolutely in love them!
The street food sensation features tacos, banh mi sandos, rice bowls, and other sharables for super cheap. I'm talkin' two people for under twenty bucks cheap, and that doesn't mean you're eating kibble. They do delicious hand-battered panko shrimp, grilled beef short rib, chicken with Korean red pepper marinade, and of course kimchi.
There's no bar or booze but at over 1000 reviews and 4 stars strong it's pretty obvious that people love this place. You can either get there or miss out on the creation of kalbi poutine. -
4/30/2015
1 check-inI strongly believe that the price, customer service, food quality, and location of Del Seoul to be one of the best. We didn't dine in, but I believe it might be BYOB (don't take my word for it).
I'll have to update you all next time we decide to take in the whole experience and eat our food there.
Cheers! -
- Christine H.
- Chicago, IL
- 151 friends
- 80 reviews
- Elite ’15
11/29/2014 Updated review
2 check-insAfter craving it for some time, I finally made it back to Del Seoul. This time I tried the shrimp taco with flour tortilla substitute. I'm not sure if I'm just imagining it, but I feel like they give you more filling with the flour tortilla since its wider, so it's worth the extra 25 cents extra on the flour tortillas substitute.
The shrimp as delicious. Flavored perfectly, with the perfect chewyness.Korean Mexican fusion food is always the unexpected pairing that I always end up loving.9/13/2014 Previous review
The tacos… Korean Mexican fusion food is always the unexpected pairing that I always end up loving.
The tacos are definitely the most unique part of the menu here. The two best tacos are the kalbi and the shrimp. The kalbi (pretty much Korean BBQ steak) is marinated perfectly, and the other stuffing on the taco doesn't overwhelm it. The shrimp in the tacos are large and juicy.
The poutine fries are pretty heavy but full of delicious flavors. The kimchi fries didn't have as much topping as I expected. If you want kimchi fries, bop N grill is much more generous with their kimchi topping. Read more -
- Sara K.
- Chicago, IL
- 30 friends
- 58 reviews
4/4/2015
1 check-inOverall I was pretty happy with this place. It was packed when we went in on an early Saturday afternoon but we were able to find a table right after we ordered. Here's was we got...
Kalbi Poutine - This was pretty good, but the more I ate it the more I lost interest. I wish the meat was more Korean style and not like a shredded stew meat. And I wish it had more spice. I can tell this is a popular item because a lot of people were ordering it. But next time I come here I'll probably try the kimchi fries instead.
K-Town Wings - I really liked this! They've got a great sauce and are super crispy with a little kick. They tell you that it takes 12-15 minutes to prepare, but it's worth the wait!
Sambal Fish Tacos - These were excellent! I was really impressed by how well the fish was cooked and the samba slaw really made it a great dish. I decided to get corn tortillas instead of the flour, but that's just my personal preference. I'm looking forward to ordering these again and trying some of their other tacos. -
- Cristina C.
- Skokie, IL
- 9 friends
- 13 reviews
4/11/2015
I'm not into Mexican food but the idea of fusion korean/mexican is AMAZING
First of all, the price is sooo reasonable with the perfect portions. The food is very tasty and solid. It's a unique place and I've never had anything like it.
Lastly, I can always come back here and try everything they have. I especially love thier Kimchi fries. It's like nacho and salsa. But fries and kimchi stuff instead, who wouldn't love that idea?
Ugh. I'm getiimg hungry just talking about all of these! -
- Jason S.
- Chicago, IL
- 3 friends
- 7 reviews
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- Jialing L.
- Chicago, IL
- 25 friends
- 132 reviews
- Elite ’15
4/26/2015
1 check-inBeen here multiple times and have loved it each time.
I've had the bulgogi bento box, the bulgogi banh mi, the kalbi poutine and the bibimbop. Loved each and every one of the items. I've never had to wait for a seat the the food comes out pretty quickly. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other items like the tacos and kimchi fries.
Hours
| Mon | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm | |
| Wed | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm | |
| Thu | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm | Open now |
| Fri | 11:30 am - 10:00 pm | |
| Sat | 11:30 am - 10:00 pm | |
| Sun | 11:30 am - 9:00 pm |
Menu
- Kalbi
- 12.95
- Kimchi Fries
- 6.95
- Bulgogi
- 7.25
More business info
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- Takes Reservations
- No
- Delivery
- Yes
- Take-out
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Yes
- Good For
- Lunch
- Parking
- Street
- Bike Parking
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Yes
- Good for Kids
- Yes
- Good for Groups
- Yes
- Attire
- Casual
- Ambience
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Average
- Alcohol
- Beer & Wine Only
- Outdoor Seating
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Has TV
- No
- Waiter Service
- No
- Caters
- No
From the business
Del Seoul is a restaurant which specializes in Korean BBQ with a modern twist. Our menu features west-coast Korean BBQ Tacos, Vietnamese Style "Banh Mi" Sandwiches with Korean BBQ, …
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Del Seoul is a restaurant which specializes in Korean BBQ with a modern twist. Our menu features west-coast Korean BBQ Tacos, Vietnamese Style "Banh Mi" Sandwiches with Korean BBQ, Handmade Dumplings, Bibimbap (A Korean DIY Fried Rice Dish) as well as periodic specials. We're open 7 days a week and we deliver too!
History
Established in 2010.
Del Seoul is a family owned business run by the sibling team of Pete and Irene. Both share a very long history in the restaurant business dating back for the past 25 years.
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